Disarming Dubya

The American Partisan ^ | 9 February, 2002 | J. King

[The Right Stuff]

Disarming Dubya
by Jennifer King, Senior Editor

February 8, 2002

"The Heretical Housewife"

Although never a big TV watcher, I’ll confess that since September 11th, I’ve had FOX News (logo, right) on just about 24/7. Primarily for two reasons. One, so I never miss the delightful Rummy doling out verbal spankings to the uninformed media hacks. Two, so that I can catch the wonderful speeches that Dubya has been making at a variety of venues across the nation.

These speeches follow virtually the same gameplan, and yes, Dubya does still mangle his syntax on a fairly regular basis. However, what shines through at every speech is the true sincerity and humility of George W. Bush. Dubya surrounds himself with locally important pols, business owners or whoever happens to fit into the “theme of the day”. He invariably points them out, and thanks them for coming. He graciously gives them the spotlight. He appears modest and self-effacing.

Having once met George W. Bush, and having seen him speak recently in Daytona Beach (last week, pictured right), I think this humble attitude is really a part of the man’s character. Humility truly has to be one of the more difficult attributes to attain, especially in our success driven society. Surely, it must be even more difficult to remain humble while surrounded by hordes of wildly cheering, flag waving fans. Yet, at one lull in Bush’s recent speech, a lady shouted out, “We love you!” And Dubya looked genuinely touched. He sheepishly smiled, and said, “Well, I don’t know what to say. Thank you.”

This humility, and the plain speaking honesty of this President have endeared him to the American people. Bush’s popularity is puzzling to the media elites, who are scratching their collective pointy heads over his continuing high approval rate numbers, but I believe the answer is simple.

George W. Bush himself really seems like a nice guy, an average Joe, someone who you could have over for dinner and a movie. Also, Bush is very pro-American in a way that we haven’t seen since Ronald Reagan. He is proud of our country, continually calling it “the greatest nation” - and he is proud of his fellow Americans, understanding that America‘s strength and power stem from the determination of her people.

For far too long, we have been force-fed a diet of anti-Americanism from those on the Left. From the media outlets to Hollywood to the universities, weary Americans have been beaten over the head with the leftist caricature of the evil, bigoted American. Bill Clinton, the archetypical Left-winger, is still giving speeches to the faithful blaming the 9/11 attacks on “American greed”.

George W. Bush, who has actually held down a job outside of the public sector, understands that the world terrorist problem is much more complex. Unlike Madeleine Albright, Bush understands that you cannot rely on meaningless treaties signed by dishonorable people. He understands that you must enforce peace through unwavering use of force.

President Bush has rightly seen that it is up to America to wage this war for freedom and liberty over tyranny and terrorism, and that it is our job to win it. He has told us repeatedly that we can, and we will.

The American people believe him. Dubya has given us back our national pride, and he has strengthened our faith in the basic righteousness of our country and her place in history. For that, Americans revere him. And he accepts that adulation, with grace. And, with humility. ***

© 2002 Jennifer King COPYRIGHT © 2002 BY THE AMERICAN PARTISAN. All writers retain rights to their work.

[Carolinamom]

Leadership, it's hard to define but you know it when you see it.

We HAVE seen it in President Bush. Look again and you too might get a glimmer.

[okie01]

"The difference is that anyone with half a brain or any knowledge of Bush's history knows Bush never had a policy that was his, he's a blank slate...He's a follower."

You're not from Texas, are you?

And, if you are, you haven't been paying attention for the past eight years, have you?

[The Right Stuff]

knows Bush never had a policy that was his, he's a blank slate. He had handlers who made all his decisions including recruiting his team***

Wait....I'm channelling Alexander Haig.....this statement is verbatim UCLA Daily Bruin Talk Via 1982 (I wuz there!). Talking points, the same. Hmmm, must be a Vulcan Time Warp....

Yep, diagnosis complete, Captain. The Left never changes, they only rely on the ignorance (fostered by them, of course) of the masses. It's the Reagan/Bush Mind Meld - same talking points, different generation.

Can we hope that they will be as ignorant as the prior one?

[Dan W]

It stands for "wondering why there is so little substance to the arguments for war."

[Dan W]

Perhaps you can enlighten all of us on "proper rhetoric?" Is "undeclared war" improper also, since it applies to both Vietnam and Afghanistan? Maybe you could outline all the rules of proper discourse so you can understand me, and then come up with something that comes close to refuting what I am posting ?

[Jorge]

Bravo! Seeing Pres. Bush last nite mingling amongst the US athletes at the opening ceremonies of the Olympics was a perfect example of the essence of our great leader. He's one of us, as comfortable with us as we are with him, but yet with a genuine presence of leadership. And we feel it more deeply and genuinely than any phony "Ah feel your pain" could ever hope to elicit.

Well said.

And this is more than evident in the faces in the crowd around Bush...when he was with the US atheletes, the US military etc. etc....the obvious enthusiasm, the beaming smiles.American pride.. Bush really connects with the average American, and I just love seeing it.

[Dan W]

Your analogies are misplaced. They have nothing to do with invading another country without a declaration of war. Why do you not want to follow U.S. law ?

Columbo couldn't do any worse than the U.S. military in finding Osama, without I might add the huge loss of innocent life.

This is again, I repeat, a public forum. If you want a private yes-man party don't post on Free Republic.

[A Citizen Reporter]

Oh no, you go right ahead. I love to watch self-destruction. If you think you are getting anywhere with this, by all means.....please continue.

[F.J. Mitchell]

BTTT!

[185JHP]

"Out where the handclasp's a little stronger. Out where the smile lasts a little longer. That's where the West begins."

[okie01]

"They have nothing to do with invading another country without a declaration of war"

The Bey of Tripoli would be shocked to find that his was not a country...

"Columbo couldn't do any worse than the U.S. military in finding Osama, without I might add the huge loss of innocent life."

I guess, in your book, the lives and futures of the Afghan people -- and, in particular, the Afghan women -- don't count for much. Hardly worth freeing from the yoke of the Taliban, huh?

Granted, that wasn't the objective. But, like collateral damage, there is also a collateral benefit. Don't you agree?

"This is again, I repeat, a public forum."

I was right! It is how you get your jollies...

[speekinout]

What about the 3000+ they murdered here on September 11, 2001? Seeing as how I nearly was one of those, I take particular exception to the anti-war whiny wussies.

That, too. The Taliban and El Qaeda have murdered many nore people than we have ever killed by accident. And there is no question - civilians we have killed were by accident; civilians that the Taliban and Al Qaeda killed were on purpose!

[RecallJeffords]

Right on! The media hated Reagan and do not understand Bush (nor do they want to). They were in love with the Big He because he wasted so much time on pop culture and loved being the hip dude-- in other words, all sizzle and no steak. Bush, like Reagan, has a healthy respect for the office and could really care less about the latest gossip. They are down to earth, secure men who understand the importance of the office and do not need, or want, the approval of the glitterati.

[Jorge]

Bush does what he's told and it shows. He's a follower.

Actually it is Bush who has quite a following.

Tell that the the rest of the Sorelosermans who simply cannot stand the fact that Bush is proving to be a truly successful and great leader...and has the poll numbers to go along with it.
Must be very painful for you.

[speekinout]

So you justify yourself by stooping to the level of the Taliban ? What about the cherished "rule of law," and the Constitution ? Thrown out the window ?

What nonsense! The Constitution you are referring to is probably the Constitution of the US although I'm not sure you know that. Did the Taliban use the US Constitution to determine which people they could stone to death? Or beat?
Do you have any clue that our Constitution applies only to American citizens?
I could have stopped that question after the first five words.....

[mfreddy]

Just a question, what do you think would happen if you harbored a mass murderer and "world's most wanted man" on your property or in your home? The US was completely justified in their pursuit of Bin Laden in afganistan and their displacement of the barbaric regime that harbored him. By the way, the prosecution of this action was supported by the vast majority of the world community and received unanimous support from NATO. Now, put your helmet back on before you hurt yourself.

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

Dubya stepped right into Osama's trap.

Yeah, osamma's death trap for over 3,000 innocents. Even today they pulled out more remains. Don't feel very charitable right now so as far as I am concerned, they can all go straight to hell.

[wattsmag2]

And wondering you will always be, no doubt.

[ArGee]

Bump for a good read.

Shalom.

[ArGee]

We watch the speaches together and they think that W is so "cool".

It's especially cool that politics is, once again, a suitable subject for family viewing now that the Porno-king is out of office.

The things I had to explain to my children when X-42 was in charge ...

Shalom.